Pertaining to or adjacent to the cheek.
Of or relating to the cheeks or the mouth cavity.
Pertaining to or directed toward the cheek. In dental anatomy, used to refer to the buccal surface of a tooth.
Pertaining to the cheek or mouth. The buccal cavity, usually referring to between cheek and gum.
Referring to the cheek or mouth.
The cavity of the mouth, which contains the tongue and teeth and leads to the pharynx. Here food is tasted, chewed, and mixed with saliva, which begins the process of digestion.
Relating to the oral cavity or facial region. This term originates from the Latin term denoting the area of the face where the cheeks are located.
Buccal pertains to the area of the cheek or mouth. Some medications are formulated as buccal preparations, which are placed between the cheek and gum. These preparations dissolve and are directly absorbed into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.